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Torrington, WY


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Torrington, Wyoming

Torrington, Wyoming, in Goshen county, is 71 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 166 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 5,776.

The People and Families of Torrington

In Torrington, about 55% of adults are married.

Torrington benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Torrington had a median family income of $40,750.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Torrington ($5,300). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Torrington Housing

About 66% of housing units in Torrington are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Torrington, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Torrington than in most places of its size.

High Points

Torrington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Torrington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Torrington Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Torrington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Torrington, WY

Comparing Torrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime44

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